Explore management strategies, leadership insights, and practical tips for success.
Food
Starbucks is undergoing a major menu overhaul as CEO Brian Niccol moves forward with his plan to simplify operations and improve customer experience. In a recent earnings call, Niccol announced that the coffee giant will cut 30% of its food and drink offerings by the end of its fiscal year
Productivity
For entrepreneurs, the idea of work-life balance often feels like an impossible goal. The myth of a perfect 50/50 split between career and family creates unnecessary guilt and frustration. Instead of chasing balance, the focus should be on being fully present in both areas. Here's how to
Business Insights
Starbucks has announced plans to lay off an unspecified number of corporate employees as part of a broader effort to streamline operations and improve efficiency. Chairman and CEO Brian Niccol shared the news in a letter to employees, citing the need to reduce organizational complexity and eliminate silos. Key Highlights
Productivity
The key to thriving today? Smarter strategies over harder work. Companies are refining their productivity strategies as they juggle advancements in AI, complex digital workflows, and evolving marketing demands. By eliminating outdated practices, businesses can create space for innovation and efficiency. Here's how successful entrepreneurs on the Inc.
Business Insights
Retail giant Kohl’s has announced plans to close 27 underperforming stores across 15 states by April. The move comes as the Wisconsin-based retailer works to address challenges in recent quarters, including what former CEO Tom Kingsbury described as "frankly disappointing" sales. Kingsbury stepped down from his role
Leadership
Delegating effectively is a superpower in leadership. It’s not about offloading tasks; it’s about empowering your team while ensuring clarity and accountability. As the saying goes, "With great power comes great responsibility," and in delegation, that responsibility lies in how you communicate, support, and follow up.
Leadership
Nolan Bushnell, the founder of Atari, once remarked, “Everyone who has taken a shower has had an idea. But it is the people who get out of the shower, towel off, and do something about it that make the difference.” This sentiment captures a fundamental truth in business: success isn’
Productivity
U.S. businesses are experiencing a surge in worker productivity, driven by transformative changes in work environments, innovative use of technology, and an entrepreneurial boom. These trends are enabling companies to produce more while offsetting wage increases, creating a stable foundation for economic growth. 1. Hybrid Work and Streamlined Meetings
Supply Chain
Global trade is entering a new era of change. For company leaders—especially CEOs and boards—uncertainty and volatility are no longer temporary disruptions; they are now intrinsic characteristics of the system. Navigating this environment requires a dual approach: being opportunistic in the short term, while remaining strategically focused on
Customer Service
The old saying, “The customer is always right,” has a fatal flaw—it assumes all customers are worth keeping. In reality, some customers are costing you more than they’re worth. Ignoring this hard truth can derail your business. The Warning Signs of Expensive Customers Imagine getting a red-alert email
Productivity
Feeling overwhelmed by your workload? Struggling to balance tasks and priorities? Always saying yes might be the culprit. Driven by validation, fear of rejection, or unhealthy comparisons, overcommitment can harm your emotional and physical well-being, reducing productivity and job satisfaction. But the good news is that with the right strategies,
Talent Management
Finding top talent is harder than ever. In a market where most hiring managers struggle to secure the right skills, Inc. 5000 founders have honed innovative strategies to gain a competitive edge. Here are their 7 proven methods to navigate today’s recruitment challenges. 1. Embed Culture Fit Throughout the